The Bound Between Us

Chapter 799

Herman clenched his fists, trying to rein in his frustration as he turned back into the hotel room, his face a mask of icy resolve. He couldn't afford to lose his composure like this.

Back inside, Sean was still holding onto Herman's waist like a kid clinging to a security blanket. "Let go," Herman growled.

This time, Sean let go, stepping back with a look of pure fear, bracing himself like he was about to get hit. Herman let out a dry laugh, a mix of anger and disbelief. "You're scared of a beating, but you had the guts to block my way earlier? Idiot. The more you try to stop me, the more suspicious this whole thing gets. I'm not George, am I?"

"No," Sean whispered, still rattled, eyes downcast. He quickly corrected himself, "Yes, I mean, you are George."

Herman chuckled bitterly. "Great, a tongue twister. Just what I needed."

With long, deliberate strides, Herman advanced on Sean, his commanding presence making Sean back away, his eyes darting around, too scared to meet Herman's gaze. "Stay right there," Herman ordered, his voice cold as ice. "Move again, and you won't see tomorrow."

He wasn't about to waste more time on Sean. With those words, he headed for the door.

grabbed the doorknob, Sean's voice broke the silence. "Please, don't

to stop Herman, but as a big brother,

can't you at least not hold it against her? She means no harm.

asked, "One

a moment of inner struggle, Sean replied, "You're not George, but I can't tell you

conscience. He was never a good liar,

had been torture

edge, terrified that Herman would remember and take

he wouldn't get more out of Sean. It was already 10 AM, and he should've been at

opened the door, he saw a familiar face approaching from the other end of

back in a neat bun, giving her the youthful, yet sophisticated look of a college

"George, I missed you. Came

caught Sean off guard. "Sis, what are you doing